The program launched with a multi-day in-person kickoff hosted at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok in December 2025. The event officially opened the accelerator and grounded the cohort in the university's innovation ecosystem from day one. It was preceded by a public recruitment event, "How to Fundraise and Scale Startups Globally," that drew 109 registered attendees in November 2025 and generated strong early interest in the program.

Founders submitted weekly sprint deliverables through the FounderGen platform across the Launch, Traction, and Validate tracks, covering idea validation, business model development, go-to-market strategy, and pitch preparation. Sprint completion, mentor feedback, and attendance were tracked by the Program Director from week one, keeping founders on track and accountable throughout.

A Mentor Idea Review and an Investor Progress Review served as structured checkpoints across the program. Following the first review, 10 founders were assigned Epic Sprint tasks to address identified gaps, and all completed them. After the second review, 6 founders received Epic Sprint assignments. The milestone structure ensured that every graduating founder had demonstrated consistent progress and genuine investor readiness.

Special sessions prepared founders for media appearances, public presentations, and industry events, including communication coaching and structured checkpoints for intentional public engagement. The program also integrated a mental health professional to support emotional regulation, resilience, and work–life balance, an uncommon but critical element of the program design.

More than 50 mentors participated in sessions and through dedicated office hours, bringing a range of perspectives that reflected real-world startup environments across sectors and geographies. Active founders collectively booked 40 office hours across the cohort, averaging 5 sessions per founder.

All 14 graduates continued into an optional post-program coaching period, each matched with a dedicated Mentor in Residence (MIR) from the FI global network. MIRs work directly with their assigned founders on fundraising preparation, product refinement, and investor readiness, building on the progress made during the core program.

All 14 graduating founders will pitch live at Demo Day in August 2026, with mentors and investors in attendance. Founders retain access to their FounderGen dashboards to continue refining their materials right up to the event.